Andrei Damo Napoleon și nud (1999) - ulei pe pânză; 27.5 x 46 cm; semnat dreapta…

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Andrei Damo

Napoleon și nud (1999) - ulei pe pânză; 27.5 x 46 cm; semnat dreapta jos în monogramă, cu negru: A. D.

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